# XAMPP Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of XAMPP

Ease of use

4.6

Customer Service

4.3

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

Josphat M

Chief Technology OfficerComputer & Network Security, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“XAMPP has a Control Panel that enables me to control every individual component of any of my text server by starting or stooping individual modules by clicking a button on the control panel with a very friendly user interface.“

November 13, 2022

Ifran W

OwnerInternet, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Easy installation and well-organized navigation menu. If I want to configure something, I can open the XAMPP control panel and click the menu I want.“

July 31, 2022

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Vasilis K.  
Web Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A reliable local server solution for macOS"

January 25, 2025

5.0

My overall experience with XAMPP is really good. I use it to run a local server for developing Wordpress websites for my clients.

Pros

It's very easy to setup, reliable and also it's free to use.

Cons

That's a minor issue but I could say that the interface feel too outdated.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Co-Founder  
Computer Games  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "XAMPP Review"

June 9, 2022

5.0

Honestly for new developers this is the most easy to use and implement software for Web serving.

Pros

Its easy to install, use and it has a light learning curve. This software easily integrates with other software. I also like how the software offers different database servers in one click.

Cons

Its a bit buggy and as a result the software sometimes just shuts down and closes.

Switched from

[MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/)[MariaDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/132005/MariaDB/)

I liked how easy it was to implement my works when using this Web server.

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MC

Marko C.  
Web Designer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Not working"

December 21, 2022

4.0

Extemely bad.

Pros

Simple GUI. Liked the idea that it looked like it could work...

Cons

It simply doesn't work. Always get some errors, websites not showing . If they show up they don't look like on live server. Had to edit config files the whole day. Again doesn't work. Change paths, variables, had to generate SSL certificates?! Again doesn't work. Lost at least 30 hours trying to tweak this trash work, and still nothing. Can't change PHP version easily. It simply doesn't do the job.

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Prakash C.  
Technical lead  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "XAMPP A Simple and Easy Web Server Platform"

July 27, 2022

4.0

Its very nice experience to use it, it help to build sites by creating web server along with MySQL Database.

Pros

Just install this server on any platform or os and start developing site. It is very easy to setup and use. It is very efficient and very easy to use with frontend to PHP to database. And with help of XAMPP we are able to setup web server on our personal Computer with minimum resources. and most important I like is its open source.

Cons

What I don't like is that something its shows conflict of ports while confirming I think it can show warning alert if some other port is using it and auto switch to other Port.

Alternatives considered

[MAMP](https://www.capterra.com/p/195886/MAMP-PRO/)

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Owner of ShadowPlayersDev  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Server management with XAMPP"

April 9, 2024

5.0

I've been using XAMPP for quite a long time and in all these years I didn't experience any issues at all, it's really useful and provides all necessary features for database management.

Pros

Easily store data, smooth search/filter feature, supports SQL commands and an user-friendly interface.

Cons

The installion can be kind of tricky because if you install it inside the "Program files" folder, the application gives some errors due to missing permissions.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Owner  
Internet  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great platform to run a local HTTP server."

July 31, 2022

5.0

I'm using XAMPP as a platform to run a local HTTP server on Windows. With the easy installation process and working great, I still choose XAMPP as my first choice to run a local HTTP server.

Pros

Easy installation and well-organized navigation menu. If I want to configure something, I can open the XAMPP control panel and click the menu I want.

Cons

There is no duplication process checking when starting the control panel, so XAMPP will keep creating new processes when I click the XAMPP control panel executable file.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Project Manager  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A Great Software bundle for PHP Developers"

February 12, 2023

5.0

Overall I liked XAMPP very much as I can install it on both Windows and Linux without any issues.It is straightforward to use Its UI. We can start/stop any service anytime just with a click. Because of XAMPP, my PHP development has become very easy and fast.

Pros

XAMPP has all the required software as a bundle in it. Just installing XAMPP, will install PHP, Apache, MariaDB, and FTP client. It is straightforward to install and use.We can start/stop particular tools as per our needs. Deploying a PHP application is very easy and fast in XAMPP. We need to copy PHP project files in httpdocs directory and the application is ready to use on a browser.And most important we can install it on any Operating System like Windows, Linux, or Mac.

Cons

I don't think there is anything I don't like about XAMPP. It completely fulfills my requirements.

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Ruban D.  
Member of Technical Staff  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best PHP development environment for beginners."

June 20, 2022

4.0

Pros

Ease of deployment. Very user friendly UI controls. Easy to learn for beginners who are learning PHP development. There is no need to install products like MySQL Apache, PHP and perl indvidually and integrate them. This tool does that automatically and helps manage them easily.

Cons

Since this is hosted on Windows all the other windows services influence the performance impact. Like when a AV runs PHP app performs poorly.

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Ashim B.  
Software Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best application for PHP and MySQL"

September 21, 2022

4.0

Pros

The most liked thing about this software was that I was able to do all my development in PHP and use the MySQL database from just one application and be the developer I'm right now.

Cons

While using the application, MySQL used to crash sometimes and I have faced that error many times. This should be corrected.

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João Pedro O.  
System Administrator  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "XAMPP | Best Web Server by Far"

October 13, 2023

5.0

Pros

User FriendlyEasy to configure and install

Cons

If you want to configure a smtp server inside it, sometimes was a little complicated to make it works.Not so good to host Microsoft WEB Application.

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MF

Montse F.  
diseño web  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Crear sitios en Stage locales para desarrolladores de forma fácil"

June 15, 2023

5.0

Lo utilizo dem anera regular para desarrollar los sites de mis clientes de forma tranquila y en un entornocontrolado. Luego , una vez desarrollado y probado ya lo subo a un entorno de producción.

Pros

Se instala rápido, las configuraciones principales son suficientes para crear un site web standar, pero si se quiere ampliar a través de los .ini es muy sencillo.

Cons

Que las actualizaciones se han de realizar manualmente y a veces tardas menos bajando toda la aplicacion de nuevo.

Reason for choosing XAMPP

POrque era gratuita la descarga y lo utilizao hace muchos años. Es fiable y no me hace falta probar otros de momento.

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Carlos Alberto B.  
Jefe de Diseño y Creactividad  
Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Un entorno de desarrollo local confiable y ligero."

July 6, 2023

5.0

Desde que utilizo esta herramienta para mis desarrollos locales, no tuve ningún problema para instalarlo ni utilizarlo.

Pros

No utiliza muchos recursos de memoria y además, y se encuentra actualizado con las últimas versiones de PHP.

Cons

Hasta el momento no tuve ninguna complicación en su uso.

Reason for choosing XAMPP

Es el más utilizado y recomendado en la comunidad de desarrolladores web.

Switched from

[Bitnami](https://www.capterra.com/p/198513/Bitnami/)

Por las razones de facilidad de configuración y bajo uso de recursos.

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Lucila Z.  
Freelancer  
Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### " ha mejorado mi experiencia en el desarrollo web"

October 13, 2023

5.0

Pros

¡XAMPP es sorprendente! ya que ha mejorado mi experiencia en el desarrollo web. Me encante su facilidad de configuración y la integración perfecta de Apache, MySQL, y PHP lo que hace que la creación de sitios sea un proceso fluido. Además. tiene una interfaz intuitiva que simplifica la gestión de servidores locales, permitiéndome centrarme en la codificación.

Cons

hasta el momento no he tenido complicaciones importantes muy por el contrario a sido una integración acertada en mi trabajo.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Consultor Técnico  
Internet  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Xampp"

October 5, 2023

4.0

Siempre en términos generales ha sido muy positiva, durante varios años que llevo utilizándola, y siempre me ha resultado una herramienta muy útil y fiable. Para pruebas en entorno local es lo que recomiendo 100%

Pros

Sin duda la facilidad de uso y su versatilidad. Fácil de instalar y configurar para casi todos los públicos y además es es multiplataforma. Tiene una amplia gama de herramientas y módulos a configurar. Para crear y probar es localmente es de lo mejor sin duda y además existe mucha documentación de ayuda

Cons

Para configuraciones complejas puede llegar a ser algo corto pero no es esa su labor ya que para ello existen otras aplicaciones. Por ponerle un pero ya que por lo demás hace muy bien su función.

Reason for choosing XAMPP

por su facilidad de uso, lo bien que realiza su trabajo, la documentación y por que es gratuito mejor imposible

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FG

Franscislyne G.  
Developpeur  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "XAMPP un serveur local opensource"

November 26, 2023

5.0

XAMPP est très simple d'utilisation et intègre de nombreux outils externes

Pros

XAMPP est un serveur de test local, pour développer et tester vos projets PHP, il inclue MySQL pour les bases de données

Cons

Bien que XAMPP soit un excellent serveur, il est difficile d’intégrer plusieurs versions PHP

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ZC

Zie C.  
Responsable Projet et Developpement  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Votre serveur local avec XAMPP"

December 9, 2023

5.0

J'aime surtout l'outil SendMail qu'il intègre, qui permet de configurer l'envoie des mails en locale

Pros

J'utilise XAMP en tant que serveur de développement local

Cons

Il est difficile d'ajouter plusieurs versions de PHP simultanément

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WI

Wassim I.  
Associate Professor  
Computer & Network Security  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "XAMPP: A full-fledged Web Platform for Developers and Learners"

June 18, 2022

4.0

I have taught database programming courses using XAMPP and the nice thing about it is that everything needed for an end-to-end 3-tier application is available and pre-configured. Those who previous installed and configured Apache and MySQL to work with each other know how hassle-free it is to have all the components pre-configured out-of-the-box.

Pros

The full set of features available from the Apache web server which dominates over 70% of enterprise web applications to a complete SQL RDBMS represented in MariaDB (very similar features to MySQL). The true open-source license of this platform makes it really a great choice for developers and learners in academia. I utilized the PHPMyAdmin web tool for the database creation and the administration of the servers. It was a great intuitive interface that seemed appealing even to junior students.

Cons

The Web interface sometime lags especially when executing INSERT SQL queries. The rows are inserted into the database but the tools lags in confirming this process. I tried many different tweaks and still no luck in solving this issue. Note that on MAC it doesn't show but on Windows it is sometimes frustrating especially when doing a demo and having to wait for results to update.

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AS

Abhishek S.  
SailPoint Developer  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Use XAMPP for hosting multiple applications."

July 27, 2023

5.0

Pros

I liked that we can use Tomcat, MySQL, Mercury and other software within XAMPP only so we don't have to download them separately which saves the disk space also I'm using XAMPP to host OrangeHR application to connect with my SaillPoint IdentityIQ.

Cons

Some due to high load you may face server down issues otherwise it works very well.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Web & Mobile developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Indispensabile e insostituibile per lo sviluppo PHP"

April 3, 2023

5.0

Pros

Grazie ad Apache, questo software permette lo sviluppo di applicativi in php / perl utilizzando come base di dati MySql/MariaDB. Con phpMyAdmin la gestione dell'ecosistema è facilissima.

Cons

E' praticamente impossibile trovare un problema de scrivere, con le vecchie versioni ogni tanto andava in errore quando si chiudeva la simulazione del server apache, ora non lo fa più da molto tempo.

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aM

abir M.  
développeur informatique  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Xampp facilite le développement Web"

February 1, 2024

3.0

Pros

L'importation et l'exportation des bases de données facilitent le transport de ces dernieres au cas de besoin.

Cons

Des fois Apache fait des pannes et on doit éteindre et réinintialiser le Xampp pour que ça marche.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Chief Technology Officer  
Computer & Network Security  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The best all in one localy hosted web server for developers "

November 13, 2022

5.0

As a cross-platform locally hosted web server that is free and open-source its use has enabled me to submit error free final projects to my clients thereby building my level of competence and confidence there is no easier way of getting better job done

Pros

XAMPP has a Control Panel that enables me to control every individual component of any of my text server by starting or stooping individual modules by clicking a button on the control panel with a very friendly user interface.

Cons

For a first time user setting up and configuring XAMPP is quite difficult and at times may be impossible without assistance

Alternatives considered

[N-sight RMM](https://www.capterra.com/p/163344/N-sight/)[MAMP](https://www.capterra.com/p/195886/MAMP-PRO/)

Reason for choosing XAMPP

This was the first cross-platform locally hosted web server and i got used and love the features of the platform

Review Source

SM

Senamela M.  
Software Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best Package for a Lamp Setup on any platform"

November 21, 2022

5.0

From when I started out as a developer, to now where I feel like an expert, Xampp has been with me all my career and I can only derive more benefit going forward.

Pros

The setup is super easy and the folder structure is straight forward. Xampp is Lifesaver, Timesaver and by far the best apache software on the market.

Cons

There's not many things to fault about Xampp, It's good for beginners and experts alike.

Reason for choosing XAMPP

Xampp is easier to setup, and even the low level configurations are more user friendly, like setting up Virtual Hosts etc, editing php.ini, Xampp has the advantage.

Review Source

MM

Maciej M.  
Head of Web  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Tool for simple managing your local server"

April 3, 2022

5.0

it's the first tool I had to run www servers when I started programming. It's simple, quick so for a begginer it's a perfect match. But if you want something more and extend your possibilities it requires deep dive in it.

Pros

\- you can just install it and run your www server - you can easily run database

Cons

\- you still need to have much more knowledge of how servers and programming work to make full use of this tool - extend server possibilities and configure it - it's limited to apache's few technologies

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Gerente  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "La mejor forma de comenzar con wordpress"

April 11, 2023

5.0

Pude desarrollar un e-commerce desde 0 sin pagar por un servidor y luego al momento de tener el servidor y dominio solo migré los datos y quedó funcionando al 100%

Pros

La facilidad para montar un servidor, ya sea http, bases de datos, etc. Es compatible al 100% con node.js y cualquier otro framework similar, ideal para desarrollar proyectos sin pagar por un servidor dedicado.

Cons

Para instalar addons o CMS como wordpress se deben descargar de manera individual, seria interesante una solución estilo softaculus de CPanel, en la cual se puede instalar decenas de aplicaciones con un click

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MG

Moitreyee G.  
Founder & CEO  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Amazing Backend Tool"

July 6, 2022

5.0

Backend Solution

Pros

The functionalities that it provides is unmatched in the industry

Cons

Nothing much to dislike as it is the best tool and does what it says

Alternatives considered

[Apache NetBeans](https://www.capterra.com/p/178681/Apache-NetBeans/)

Reason for choosing XAMPP

Amazing integration and speed

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